Some of the things I do in our community.
I listen to the concerns of my constituents, research plausible solutions, and work diligently to create and amend policy that is beneficial to the people in my community.
From left to right: Emily Rothschild, John Yazwinski, Mike Kennealy, Jim Hawkins, and Tara Major
Without a dollar to our name our small, committed board of volunteers (Northern Bristol County Assistance Collaborative), brought a long talked about dream of an emergency shelter to permanent supportive housing facility to serve Northern Bristol County. We formed NBCAC, opened a checking account, met routinely EVERY week to source and share information, made target goals for the week, and created a network of stakeholders and support.
In September of 2022, we were awarded a 5-million-dollar grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to complete our project in Attleboro.
I secured three state budget earmarks and a federal earmark through ARPA to pay for consultants, architects, and legal fees.
Our dream is now a reality, and we'll break ground this winter. The issues that bring members of our community to chronic homelessness are complicated and typically involve trauma. Solutions require time and a multi-pronged approach. Our facility will provide assessment, safety, treatment, and support. With wrap-around services, the route of homelessness can be addressed, and a long-term plan put into action. Our suffering neighbors deserve dignity.
In September of 2022, we were awarded a 5-million-dollar grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to complete our project in Attleboro.
I secured three state budget earmarks and a federal earmark through ARPA to pay for consultants, architects, and legal fees.
Our dream is now a reality, and we'll break ground this winter. The issues that bring members of our community to chronic homelessness are complicated and typically involve trauma. Solutions require time and a multi-pronged approach. Our facility will provide assessment, safety, treatment, and support. With wrap-around services, the route of homelessness can be addressed, and a long-term plan put into action. Our suffering neighbors deserve dignity.
My rescue dog, Audrey. She's a potcake. Born stray on the islands.
She is pictured here with my Cocker Spaniel, Judy. She was blind and deaf. Judy was my loyal companion for 18 years.
I am opposed to the compressor station behind the Poncin-Hewitt Fields in Attleboro.
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Every year (for over a decade), I volunteer to set up, support, deliver water to, and of course cheer on the runners of the annual Boston Marathon. |
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I have completed 12 Ironman Triathlons (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bicycle, and 26.2 mile run) and 15 marathons (26.2 miles).
I owned and drove #49 Race Truck at Seekonk Speedway.
I founded the Rome Boulevard Road Race which donated as much as $5,000 each year to students who could not otherwise afford sports user fees.
